Quebec Region- 2019 AGM Report

AGM S&A Election Report for the 2019 Quebec Region

The election was held Thursday, February 28, 2019, in good standing, with 44 employees based in the Montreal office (6), the Office of Quebec (5), the office of Saint-Hyacinthe (13) and on the phone (20)

• 7 members present in Montreal,
• 13 members in Saint-Hyacinthe (teleconference),
• 5 members in Quebec City (teleconference), and
• 19 members on the phone (teleconference)

Elections in Montreal and isolated members (by phone) are under my supervision, those of Saint-Hyacinthe take place under the supervision of Hugo Fréchette and those of Quebec under the supervision of Anne Bureau. I check the quorum with Natasha Salehi, who takes the attendance of all the people on site and on line and in the other offices.

I explain the rules that will govern this election, and the terms for people on the phone. The president of the subgroup (Isabelle Woolgar) informs me that the elections must be held between 12 h 15 and 12 h 45. The subgroup By-laws state that the vote is secret. The votes of the isolated members, on the phone, as well as in Quebec will be sent by SMS and I indicate my phone number.

Early in the session, Clara Colin mentioned that she believes section 7.2.1 of the subgroup’s Bylaws was not respected because the call for an election was sent 2 weeks prior of the AGM, and that it should have been sent 3 weeks prior to the AGM. I reply that she is right, but as mentioned in section 7.2.2, nominations may be submitted in writing or at the AGM of the subgroup. It is a contradiction that I reported in previous elections, suggesting to review the Bylaws statutes for this concern, but that it does not have any impact or adverse consequences.

Vice-President (2-year term)

For the vice-presidency, occupied by Claude Desaulniers,

• Claude Desaulniers proposes himself,
• Sylvie D'Alcantara proposes Clara Colin, who accepts,
• Landry Assamboa proposes Nathalie Langlois, who accepts,
• Sylvie D'Alcantara proposes herself.

Results:

Claude Desaulniers is elected by a majority.

4 Members at large (2 years)

Normally, 3 members at large would be in election, but since Maryse Valiquette, elected in 2018, retired, she has been replaced in her position by Stéphanie Fréchette, leaving one position vacant to be filled in this election.

The positions are currently occupied by Natasha Salehi and Geneviève Gagnon. 2 positions are left vacant.

• Stéphanie Fréchette proposes herself,
• Natasha Salehi proposes herself,
• Geneviève Gagnon proposes herself,
• Sylvie D'Alcantara proposes Clara Colin, who accepts,
• Nathalie Langlois proposes Landry Assamboa, who accepts,
• Clara Colin proposes Nathalie Langlois, who accepts,
• Julie Bisson proposes Judith Gagnon, who accepts,
• Sylvie D'Alcantara proposes herself.

People can write on their vote ballots (or SMS) the name of zero, one, two, three or four people. No ballots were rejected, they all respected this. Each vote is counted and the 4 persons with the largest number of votes counted are elected.

Results:

Judith Gagnon, Stéphanie Fréchette, Geneviève Gagnon and Salehi elected by majority

I propose the destruction of the ballots (and SMS) immediately after the end of the meeting. Claude Desaulniers seconds. I offer any member the opportunity to ask questions or raise objections. No action requested by the assembly.

I thank the candidates for their participation. As we arrive at 1 pm, and we have exceeded 15 minutes, I finish forgetting to thank Anne Bureau and Hugo Fréchette for their great help. I send them an SMS right after the event.

I conclude this report by saying that I have acted with integrity, transparency, as well as by respecting the By-laws of the S & A Quebec Region Sub-Group (available at: https://www.pipsc.ca/groups/cfia-sa/subgroups/cfia-sa-quebec/bylaws ) as well as those of the Institute.

I remain available for any questions or comments. In solidarity,

Renaud Guiard

President, Chapter of Ville-Marie PIPSC

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For the next year :

• Revision of the By-laws of the subgroup. Those who have proposals to modify them, you can submit your proposals to the EC. An extraordinary meeting will be held for this vote, or it will be done at the next AGM.
• We want the UMCC calendar to be published and made accessible to all members, so that it is easier to follow. There are normally 4 meetings per year for each region + 4 regional (COQ) To submit subjects, contact the stewards of your choice at any time. The topics are reviewed by the Committee before being brought to the meetings.
• Rewriting role descriptors to follow what has been negotiated. The national committee is not yet official. There are 27 descriptors to be re-evaluated.

Do you have particular issues that affect the collective? Give us a sign.

Are you concerned about a personal topic and need support? Contact the steward of your choice.

The list of QC delegates for S & A at CFIA are:

Stéphanie Fréchette; Hugo Fréchette; Judith Gagnon; Sylvie d’Alcantara; Rachel Massé Isabelle Woolgar; Julie Bourque; Claude Desaulniers, Natacha Salehi.

I thank the members of the Qc on behalf of the EC for trusting us this year and a special thank you to all those who took the time to share their ideas and concerns. Recognition to those who have shown us their satisfaction and support.

Isabelle Woolgar

PIPSC Union Steward

President of the Se&A subgroup of Quebec [February 2019]

* Note: for confidentiality for the people concerned, the initials are used.